Bring your Orion Dobsonian to new heights - literally - with the Dob Pod for 4.5-10" Orion Dobsonian Telescopes! The Dob Pod for Orion 4.5-10" Dobsonian Telescopes attaches securely to the base of your compatible Dobsonian reflector and raises the entire telescope a full foot upwards for more convenient and comfortable use while stargazing.

Dobsonian telescopes are arguably one of the best values available in stargazing equipment. Unlike their tripod-mounted counterparts, Dobsonian telescopes utilize a more affordable and easy-to-use wooden base mount as their foundation. While a Dobsonian base is stable, secure, and exceptionally functional, you cannot adjust its height as you would with a tripod. This can sometimes lead to awkward positioning of the telescope eyepiece, making it necessary to uncomfortably crouch or bend in order to observe certain celestial objects with the telescope. By attaching your compatible Dobsonian to the Orion Dob Pod, the height of the eyepiece is increased by 12" so you don't need to be a contortionist to look into the ocular comfortably. The extra height provided by the Dob Pod will make every observing experience much more comfortable when standing by the telescope in your favorite observing site.

Constructed of sturdy, 1" thick melamine-coated particle board, the rock-solid Dob Pod features built-in handle cutouts on each leg panel which serve to both decrease the overall weight of the Dob Pod for enhanced portability, and make it easy to grab and transport. The Dob Pod requires a simple, one-time assembly procedure.

Attaching your compatible Orion Dobsonian to the Dob Pod is easy and requires no tools. Simply place your compatible Dobsonian telescope's base on top of the Dob Pod so the plastic "feet" on the Dobsonian base register into the slots on the Dob Pod's triangular base board. This solid, secure connection makes it so your Dobsonian cannot slide off of the Dob Pod.

The Dob Pod has been designed to complement the Dob Dolly for Orion 4.5-10" Dobsonian Telescopes (sold separately). Using both the Dob Pod and Dob Dolly together will make it so you can roll your compatible Orion Dobsonian to and from your observing spot using the Dob Dolly, while also enjoying increased viewing comfort with the added height provided by the Dob Pod.

The Dob Pod for Orion 4.5-10" Dobsonian Telescopes is compatible with the following Orion Dobsonian Reflectors:

Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

Orion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

Orion Limited Edition SkyQuest XT8 Classic Reflector Telescope

Orion SkyQuest XT8 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

Orion SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

Orion SkyQuest IntelliScope XT6i Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

Orion SkyQuest IntelliScope XT8i Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

Orion SkyQuest IntelliScope XT10i Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

Orion SkyQuest XT8g GoTo Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

Orion SkyQuest XT10g GoTo Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

Bring a new dimension of convenience to your Dobsonian telescope with the Orion Dob Pod!

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The Orion 6" - 10" Dobsonian Telescope Cloak will help protect your telescope while it's idle from dirt, moisture and sunlight. In the daytime it will keep your telescope cooler so it will reach thermal equilibrium faster once night falls.

Designed for use with Orion 4.5", 6", 8" and 10" Dobsonians, the Dob Dolly provides a rugged wheeled platform for your big telescope. Use the Dob Dolly to roll your fully assembled Dobsonian reflector from its storage spot for stargazing adventures!

You've just bought your first telescope, but now what? The Orion Beginning Stargazer's Toolkit is the perfect addition! This best selling kit includes a planisphere star atlas, Discover the Stars book, Orion MoonMap 260, and a red flashlight.

The affordable MoonMap 260 is a must-have for any backyard astronomer. The laminated map includes both a correct and reversed view of the Moon and identifies over 260 popular lunar features including craters, valleys, mountain ranges, and more!

If you are an avid astronomer you know that you should always use red light instead of white to help protet your night vision. The Orion RedBeam II LED Flashlight has adjustable brightness which lets you observe without ruining your night vision.

The Orion LensPen Mini Pro Cleaning Tool is specially designed to clean any lens surface. It has a retractable natural hair brush for large particles on one end and a flexible cleaning tip equipped with chamois pad for smudges on the other end.

For cleaning the lenses in your telescope or binocular, the Orion Microfiber Optics Cleaning Cloth lifts dirt, fingerprints, water and oil from surface without scratching, streaking or smearing delicate lens surfaces. The cloth is machine washable.

At Orion, we are committed to sharing our knowledge and passion for astronomy and astrophotography with the amateur astronomy community. Visit the Orion Community Center for in-depth information on telescopes, binoculars, and astrophotography. You can find astrophotography "how to" tips and share your best astronomy pictures here. Submit astronomy articles, events, and reviews, and even become a featured Orion customer!